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Company History


1903
Theodore Groleau and his family, 1903
After a number of years in the forestry industry, Theodore Groleau acquires an Ontario Sawmill operation.



1924
Josaphat Groleau, 1924
Josaphat Groleau follows the lead and acquires a sawmill in Hervey-Jonction, Quebec.



1938
In 1938, a new sawmill is constructed
A new sawmill is constructed in Grand Lac Long, Quebec.



1944
An additional sawmill located in St-Rock de Mekinac, Quebec is merged into operations.



1948
Ste-Thècle, 1948
In order to integrate every step of production, a hardwood strip flooring mill is constructed in Ste-Thècle, Quebec.



1954
Sawmill, 1953
After the 1953 fire in Grand Lac Long, it is decided to reconstruct a sawmill beside the flooring factory in Ste-Thècle, Quebec.



1964
Paul Groleau acquires control of operations and adds a new production line of mosaic parquet.

1973
Another fire burns down Ste-Thècle, Quebec sawmill, which is immediately rebuilt.

1977
A new factory, located in Compton, Quebec (in the Eastern Townships), is added to increase the production of mosaic parquet flooring.



1983
Groleau acquires a new bulding in Louiseville in 1983
A new era begins in flooring as the prefinished goods are the new trend in the industry. To continue the tradition, Groleau acquires a new building in Louiseville, Quebec to produce factory finished mosaic parquet and strip flooring.



1992
The new distribution center in Beloeil, 1992
The Groleau group acquires an industrial complex located in Beloeil, Quebec. This strategic site serves as the distribution center.



1999
Mrs Louise Groleau
Louise Groleau takes the helm of the company



2005
The 5th generation is now ready to pursue our success story.



Today
Groleau is recognized for its quality products and has been servicing the industry for over one hundred years. We offer our customers a wide variety of solid hardwood flooring products.